20 Best Family Memberships In Rochester

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It may feel like school just started, but the winter holiday season is already upon us. Although there are many wonderful family traditions during this festive season, there are few customs that children look forward to more than gift-giving. I love watching my kids excitedly tear open gifts chosen especially for them as much as the next parent. However, as I look at their cluttered bedrooms and our chaotic playroom, I know the truth is that they don’t really need any more stuff. A good alternative to giving physical gifts is giving the gift of a membership to fun location that can be used again and again throughout the year.

Rochester is full of family-friendly businesses that offer family membership plans or season passes. These options allow you to pay one flat fee upfront in exchange for unlimited visits or a discounted rate for a certain amount of visits between a pre-determined date range. They often include other perks such as discounts at giftshops, first opportunities to participate in special events, and birthday surprises. Here are our 20 best family memberships in Rochester.

Family Memberships

AMF & Bowlero | Greece, Fairport, Webster

Did you know that you can get a season pass to the fantastic bowling locations at AMF (Greece, Fairport) and Bowlero (Webster)? There are two levels of season passes available that include multiple bowling games, free shoe rental, and even a percentage off food and drinks.

Bounce Hopper | Rochester

Bounce Hopper is a 17,000 sq. ft. indoor bounce house and play center designed for kids ages 1-12 to jump, bounce, and burn off energy in a fun, safe, and weather-proof environment. They offer day passes which allow you to prepay for 10 admissions at a discounted price.

The Brick Lab | Spencerport

The BrickLab is an interactive learning center and child care center that provides a rich, colorful learning environment across all age ranges, but primarily ages 2-12. They seek to deliver innovative project-based programs that interest, engage and challenge kids while supporting the concepts of STEM education. Membership benefits include unlimited Open Lab, access to the LEGO set library, and $20 off of birthday parties.

Central Rock Gym | Rochester

Central Rock Gym exists to provide our members and guests with access to world class indoor rock climbing and fitness facilities. Their gyms help build strong communities through their youth programs, member events, meetups, competitions, and fundraising events. They strive to create an experience and atmosphere within our gyms that is welcoming and accessible to all climbers, regardless of experience or background.

George Eastman Museum | Rochester

Also known as George Eastman House and the International Museum of Photography and Film, the George Eastman Museum is the world’s oldest museum dedicated to photography and one of the world’s oldest film archives. As a cultural and educational institution, it has three interrelated goals; provide leadership in the fields of photography and cinema, preserve and develop our world-class collections related to photography and cinema, as well as George Eastman’s estate, a National Historic Landmark; and inclusively serve our diverse communities. Members enjoy a variety of valuable benefits, including unlimited free museum admission all year long, museum guest passes and Dryden Theatre film passes, discounts on all Dryden Theatre tickets and a free Member Movie each month, reciprocal benefits to 1,000+ museums and other cultural institutions through NARM, and a ton more!

Genesee Country Village & Museum | Mumford

The Genesee Country Village and Museum is New York State’s largest living history museum covering more than 600 acres. Membership includes general admission to the 19-century Historic Village, John L. Wehle Gallery, and Nature Center, including select special programs, 10% discount at Museum shops, restaurants, and Online Store, discount pricing on classes, experiences, summer camps, and evening and reservation-only events, free access to Members-Only Events, reciprocal admission to more than thirty museums across New York State through the Empire State Museums Reciprocal Program, and much more!

Geva Theatre | Rochester

The Geva Theatre is one of the country’s leading not-for-profit, professional theaters. In addition to serving the community through its productions, Geva Theatre offers a wide variety of educational, outreach, literary and community engagement programs. Subscriber perks include early access to A Christmas Carol tickets, free ticket exchange, missed show insurance, half price digital coupon exchange, and more!

JCC (Louis S. Wolf Jewish Community Center) | Brighton

The JCC is a state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics center complete with pools, a nature trail and playground, and a community that is inclusive and diverse. Membership grants access to all of that plus priority registration, discount pricing on programs, theater, and music events, weekend child watch, and more!

Long Acre Farms | Macedon

A membership to Long Acre Farms is a great way to enjoy family-friendly outdoor fun all season long. Known for its expansive corn maze, seasonal activities, and beautiful farm setting, Long Acre Farms offers members unlimited access to many of its most popular attractions. Membership perks often include free entry to the Back 40 Adventure area, discounts on seasonal events, and exclusive invites to members-only gatherings. Whether enjoying the giant jumping pillow, pedal karts, farm animals, or taking in the peaceful farm scenery, members get to experience all that Long Acre has to offer throughout the year.

Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) | Rochester

The MAG’s mission is to connect people, inspire fun, and ignite discovery through art. As a member, you are able to visit year-round for free, gain access to exhibitions before the public, attend member-only events, and use your discounts throughout the gallery.

Rochester Genesee Valley Railroad & Museum | Rochester

Do you love trains? Are you interested in learning more about local railroad history? Do you want hands-on experience restoring and operating our fleet of historic trains? Membership here is open to all interested individuals who want to support one of the only operating railroad museums in New York State!

Rochester Museum and Science Center | Rochester

The mission of the RMSC is to inspire a better future for all through curiosity, exploration, and participation in science, culture, and the natural world. Membership benefits include free admission to the RMSC Museum & Science Center, Cumming Nature Center, and Strasenburgh Planetarium Star Shows, invitations to member-only events, birthday party discounts, discounts on Strasenburgh Planetarium featured presentations and laser shows, free or discounted admission to 300+ other Science Museums through ASTC Passport Program, and more!

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) | Rochester

Performances by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra are a wonderful experience for families. Subscribers can enjoy preferred seats, discounts on tickets, free parking and more. Each year, RPO offers their OrKIDStra series of concerts specifically for kids. Subscriber tickets just for the OrKIDStra series are available and also include discounts on additional special events.

RocVentures Climbing | Rochester

RocVentures Climbing Gym is a local, family-owned business deeply committed to the Rochester community. It offers a 18,000 sq. ft. of rock-climbing walls & rope courses for all ages & fitness levels. There are a variety of membership and day pass options. Become a member to enjoy awesome benefits such as discounts, rental equipment, guest passes, access to exclusive member events, and more!

Seabreeze | Irondequoit

Seabreeze Amusement Park is a historic family amusement park located in Irondequoit where the Irondequoit Bay meets Lake Ontario. It has been in operation since 1879 and has continued to modernize and expand since then. It now includes 25 amusement park rides and a full water park. A passport includes 20 visits any time during the season, free friend days, discounts on one-day tickets for friends and family without the passport, and more!

Seneca Park Zoo | Rochester

Zoo members enjoy unlimited visits year-round, early park entry, discounts at the cafe and giftshop, and a 50% discount in admission to over 150 zoos and aquariums nationwide as part of a reciprocal membership program. Membership directly funds the care of the animals at the zoo and supports conservation efforts locally and globally.

Strong National Museum of Play | Rochester

The Strong owns and cares for the world’s most comprehensive collection of toys, dolls, board games, video games, other electronic games, books, documents, and other historical materials related to play. Membership includes unlimited museum admission for 1 year, six parking validations, four train or carousel rides, discounts on guest admission tickets, ropes course tickets, butterfly garden tickets, and at the museum shop, a discount of 50% off admission for up to 6 people at participating museums through the ACM Reciprocal Network, plus more!

The Warrior Factory | Henrietta

The Warrior Factory builds balance and strength in children and adults through play with obstacles. Memberships offer access to open play and discounts on classes, camps and special events and more.

Wickham Farms | Penfield

Located on beautiful farmland in upstate New York, Wickham Farms has activities, food, and a beautiful farm that will keep your kids exploring and making memories all day long! There’s apple-picking, a train, a corn maze, a mountain slide, farm animals, and more! A season pass grants you unlimited access throughout the summer and fall.

YMCA of Greater Rochester

The YMCA strives to be a leader in our communities by creating space to positively impact lives through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility with the highest quality programs, partnerships, people, and places. The YMCA offers fitness classes, swim lessons, wellness coaches, childcare, and more! Membership grants access to all locations.

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Devin P.B.
Devin P.B. lives in Webster with her husband, 4 kids, and 2 mutts. She has degrees in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She is currently working full-time at URMC as a corporate trainer. When not working, she's blasting music in her minivan as she shuttles her kids to field hockey, youth group, theatre camp, martial arts, baseball, swim lessons, etc. In her ridiculously limited free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and watching Asian dramas. As a family, they enjoy trying out all of the different playgrounds, hiking trails, and festivals that Rochester has to offer.